*The results are conditioned to the unique circumstances of each case. These results do not guarantee your case will result in the same compensation.
If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision, under Minnesota law you are entitled to receive the following benefits.
For Wage Loss reimbursement, you are entitled to receive 85% of your actual wage loss, subject to a maximum of $500 per week.
Replacement Services/homemaker reimbursement is to reimburse you for expense that you have incurred for either hiring someone else to do work that you would have done if you had not been injured or homemaker reimbursement is for reimbursement for work you are no longer able to complete around the house such as house-cleaning, snow removal, etc. For replacement services/homemaker reimbursement, you are entitled to receive a maximum of $200.00 per week.
*The results are conditioned to the unique circumstances of each case. These results do not guarantee your case will result in the same compensation.
Note: Even if you had no insurance at the time of the accident, you may be able to qualify for insurance coverage under the Minnesota Assigned Claims procedure. If you did not have insurance at the time of your accident, you should consult an attorney to see if you might qualify for this type of insurance coverage.
Dean Salita is a seasoned Personal Injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience, specializing in workplace injuries and occupational diseases like asbestos-related illnesses. He’s the chair of the Minnesota Association for Justice Workers’ Compensation section and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer with an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Dean is dedicated to providing personal, compassionate legal support to his clients, guiding them through trials and the legal process.
It is very important to know that, if you settle with the “At-Fault” driver or that driver’s insurance company without properly protecting your rights to pursue the UIM, you may lose your right to collect UIM coverage. For that reason, it is very important to consult an attorney at Schmidt & Salita Law Team before making any settlement with any of the involved insurance companies.
Note: There may be other benefits to which you may be entitled if you have been injured in a car accident, such as welfare claims.
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Yes. In almost all cases, you will need the services of an attorney to protect your rights and obtain the settlement that you deserve under the law. Schmidt & Salita Law Team will help you to collect the evidence to support your case, to help deal with your medical bills, your lost wages, and the many other issues that arise after an injury. We will help you to obtain medical records and reports that you will need to support your demand for settlement. We will help you to decide how much the case is worth and to negotiate a settlement. If all else fails, we will file suit and, if necessary, take your case to court.
Very important. From the very beginning, it is important to collect the evidence needed to support your case. Schmidt & Salita Law Team will obtain the accident reports and interview the witnesses. We can help in dealing with the treating doctors, getting the proper medical treatment, and the insurance adjusters. Valuable time can be lost if the decision to select an attorney is delayed.
Many people worry about the high cost of legal fees. Your first consultation with a Schmidt & Salita Law Team is free. Schmidt & Salita Law Team handles most Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation cases on a contingent fee. This means that the injured person does not have to pay attorneys’ fees unless there is a settlement. Then you will only pay a percentage of the settlement for attorneys’ fees and costs. This arrangement provides you, the injured person, with the security that never ends up “in the hole.”
Some law firms advertise “No fees until you recover.” That is another way of describing the contingent fee. It has also been referenced as “a poor man’s key to justice.” By way of analogy, many folks know that a real estate agent works to find a buyer for a house that is for sale and gets paid as a percentage of the sale price, once the house is sold. The same is true for the lawyer’s contingent fee.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Dean M. Salita, with more than 30 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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